KTH2152 (Samos Cistern Amphora) [permalink]
Type
Inventoried Object
In or from KTH Container
http://kenchreai.org/kaa/kth/kth-container-95
Logical part of
Threpsiades Inventoried Objects
Typological identification
Samos Cistern Amphora
Description
Solid spike toe with flat knob on bottom. Spiral turning marks.
Fabric, firing, surface
SCA Fabric 2: reddish brown fabric with gritty surface and slightly granular break; frequent tiny golden micaceous flakes at surface; uncommon, small, rounded, elongated lime and quartz; other tiny light bits. Eastern Aegean/western Asia Minor.
Preservation comment
One large sherd preserves entire spike and small part of lower body. Slight, somewhat extensive abrasion and chipping along edge; somewhat worn break; thick encrustation on all surfaces.
Maximum diameter
0.045
Minimum diameter
0.019
Preserved height
0.103
Wall thickness
0.008
Material
Ceramic (Material)
Drawing
Photograph